Nature Blueprint — Cyanotype Taster Workshop

Slow down for a few hours of creativity, shades of blue, and nature at this cyanotype taster workshop at Trinity Buoy Wharf.

Join BE KA Art Studio, Elena’s riverside atelier at Trinity Buoy Wharf, for a hands-on cyanotype taster session. Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes – and one of the most satisfying and sustainable. Using sunlight, water, and natural materials, you'll arrange botanicals, feathers, shells, and found objects onto coated paper, expose them to light, then rinse your print and watch the image bloom in that distinctive, deep, luminous blue. No cameras, no screens, no prior experience needed. Just you, some plants, and the light drawing shapes for you.

If the weather's overcast, UV light has you covered.

You’ll leave with your own original cyanotype artworks.

What You'll Do

• Arrange botanicals, wooden letters, and other objects to compose your own cyanotype prints
• You're welcome to bring small objects, lace, flowers or negative film of your own if you'd like
• Expose your work in sunlight — or UV light
• Develop your prints in water and watch the images appear

Duration: Allow approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on the group size.

What's Included

Everything is provided, including:

• 2 x A5 pre-coated paper sheets in your choice of colour, or small square coated paper
• Botanicals, feathers, shells, and natural materials (feel free to bring your own if you'd like)
• Small wooden craft letters
• Apron

Good to Know

• This is an introductory session using pre-coated paper — solution and paper preparation and advanced techniques are covered in separate, dedicated workshops.
• No prior experience necessary — suitable for complete beginners
• Step-free access and disabled toilets available
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The studio is close to local favourites such as The Orchard Café and Layers Bakery, if you'd like a drink or snack before or after (both open daily until 4 pm). There's also our local pub, The Lockdown Room, near Canning Town station, for food and drinks until late.

Please Bring

No food or drinks are provided, so feel free to bring your own snacks or a drink if you'd like.

📍 Location — Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 0FP

The workshop takes place at Trinity Buoy Wharf, a historic 19th-century site in London's Docklands, now home to one of London's most vibrant creative communities, a sculpture park, event venues, and the iconic Container City™ buildings. More info: https://www.trinitybuoywharf.com

Privacy & Consent

By attending this event, you agree that photos and videos may be taken and used for promotional purposes, including on the BE KA website and social media channels. If you'd prefer not to appear, simply let me know, and I'll make sure to respect your wishes.